Starfire Golf Club - King: #9
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3.5
3720 Reviews (3720)
5 Stars
1057
4 Stars
1549
3 Stars
656
2 Stars
270
1 Stars
188
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
70.2%
Recommend this course
2964 out of 3720 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.4
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
70.8%
Recommend this course
68 out of 96 reviews
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3.2
269 Reviews (269)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
90
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.3
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
60.6%
Recommend this course
163 out of 269 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6106 yards
Slope 124
Rating 68.8
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Scottsdale CC Championship Course, formerly known as Starfire Golf Club 18
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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1988) Ed Seay Robert Walker (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.5
3720 Reviews (3720)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 90
Patio Dining 80
Brunch 56
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 148
Bunkers 120
Narrow Fairways 63
This course/club is great for:
Locals 127
Seniors 100
Playing Multiple Courses 70
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 173
Near Local Attractions 45
In the 'Burbs 38

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No course management. No rangers

5 hour and 14 minutes for 18 not good. Backed up 4 foursomes deep at the turn. Horrible day Yes there was a party of 12 ahead of us but there was no one from the course moving them along. They need to do a much better job of managing the play. Poor.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This us a must play

I always play this track lots of fun par 3 to totally frustrate your short and long iron's

God amount of water with lush fairways

Nice intimate club house with great staff to serve you

Excellent value track that is usually busy with tourist visitors

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/17/2025

Thank you for the great feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed the Starfire experience. Our golf course is unique, fun and challenging and our staff help make us outstanding!

We look forward to welcoming you back out again soon!

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

The course was in nice shape . A challenge for any level golfer.. no GPS on the carts that would be a good idea.. might even help pace of play .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/17/2025

Thank you for playing Starfire Golf Club.

We are so glad you enjoyed the Starfire experience!

Thank you for your feedback, we are always working to improve the experience.

We look forward to welcoming you out again soon!

- Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 71
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well Maintained course in Scottsdale

Starfire is so close to my home and I've always enjoyed playing here with green grass everywhere and good facilities. There's scattered ball cleaners and plenty of holes with water dispensers. Nice restroom facilities on the course well placed.

I play here often.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Centrally located course in Scottsdale

Course was maintained quite well with green grass on all putting surfaces and fairways! Nice facilities, friendly staff, and convenient parking lot.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 09/17/2025

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for the 5-star review! We are excited to have you back out for another round soon!

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Starfire GC

The course was ok. Condition was good. Layout a bit confusing and the course is fairly tight due to roads and condo buildings. The course is one where you really need to hit straight shots to score & enjoy. We teed off at 12:06 and play was slow.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/17/2025

Thank you for playing Starfire and thank you for your feedback and patience as we work to make Starfire even better!

Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, but so slow

First time playing here and it’s a nice course! However, the pace of play was VERY slow… tee time was scheduled for 1:10, didn’t start until 1:25, had an elderly 4 some in front, and my overall time played was 5 hours.

Would I play here again? Sure, the course is nice and green but the pace is just so slow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/17/2025

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy so much of your experience was exceptional.

However, we're sorry to see the pace of play was not up to your expectation. We take speed of play seriously and make sure our course marshals and starters are continually working with our golfers on their pace.

We hope to have you back for the Starfire experience again soon.

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Water water everywhere

Fun course with interesting layout. Bring extra balls if water bothers you!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/17/2025

Thank you for the great feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed the Starfire experience. Our golf course is unique, fun and challenging and our staff help make us outstanding!

We look forward to welcoming you back out again soon!

-Travis Fish, Director of Golf

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Slowest round ever...

Nice people here, but someone needs to move groups along at a better pace. Paid for 18, gave up after 11 holes and 3:20 minutes- seriously. Brutal.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tooo slow

A round of golf should not take 51/2 hours !!!!!!

Would it kill u to spread out the tee times to avoid this!!!!’

I will not be returning!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible

No Marshall, they had 8 and 7 players playing together, 5/12 hour round. Tee boxes terrible. Hard to even put your tee in the ground. Played here before and it was nice. They must have new management that doesn’t care. Arnold Palmer course!! I sure he would be very disappointed!! My son was going to play there in 2 weeks and I told him to cancel!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is a good value.

A good course in Scottsdale without breaking the bank. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good conditions - Bad pace

They do not employ Rangers at Starfire. I have never seen one on the course, maybe they exist? Anyway, the pace of play is always extremely slow, count on 5 hours or longer to finish 18. The fairways and greens are the best I have seen at Starfire in 10+ years so cudos to the new owners on that front.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overbooked

Starfire has a tendency to overbook. As a result, they run out of carts and the pace of play stops. Show up at 12:00 PM to play and they say it will be about 30 minutes before a cart will be available. Likewise, when they overbook, the pace of play stops. We were 5 hours and 24 minutes to play 18. Marshal came by twice and apologized but couldn't do anything about it and said there were 350 golfers on the course that day. Not well managed golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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